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History + Culture

The 13 Most Beautiful Villages in the French Countryside

For more than a decade, these French villages have received television-level fame for their beauty.

April 7, 2025 06:00 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Railroad tracks run along a flat desert and dry grassy plain with mountains in the distance and a red-, orange- and yellow-tinted sky

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Camping

This California State Park Is Getting a New Beachfront Campground

Located on Monterey Bay, the new Fort Ord Dunes State Park campground is slated to be bookable in 2022 and will be the first coastal campground to open in California in 30 years.

February 25, 2020 08:43 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

RV Rentals Are Zooming Along Right Now

According to RV rental sites, more and more people are hitting the road and taking longer trips too.

May 18, 2020 07:51 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Where to Travel Next

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

If you dream of spending your retirement as an expat on an island, these are the most beautiful—and affordable—places to move to in the world.

December 7, 2023 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

An overlook of the Pacific Ocean near San Luis Obispo

Road Trips

The 8 Best Things to Do, Eat, and See in and Around San Luis Obispo, California

From feasting on pastries at the Madonna Inn to sipping chardonnay at Chamisal Vineyards, these are some of the best things to do in and around the Central Coast city.

July 30, 2023 08:00 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Epic Trips

A Perfect Bermuda Day in an Electric Car

Renting an electric car is an ideal way to explore the island. Here’s where to go.

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Tips + News

The COVID Vaccine Travel Booking Spree Is On

After months of canceled and delayed travel plans, a new year heralded by positive vaccine news has travelers eager to plan and book trips for 2021 and beyond.

January 11, 2021 08:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

How This Credit Card Gives You Even More Top-Tier, Rewarding Travel

With the IHG^® Rewards Premier Credit Card benefits—plus stylish participating hotels around the world—you have more ways than ever to access meaningful travel experiences.

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Aircraft cabin with smoke-like air vapor condensation due to differences of temperature between cabin and outside.

Air Travel News

What Causes That Weird Fog in Airplane Aisles?

One of the many mysteries of air travel is the white mist that occasionally fills the airplane cabin right before takeoff. AFAR explains the science involved.

October 11, 2023 07:30 AM

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Adam Wisniewski

A garden in bloom with purple, pink and red flowers, with a castle in the background

History + Culture

8 French Castles Straight Out of a Fairy Tale

Step back in time inside the grand former homes of French royalty.

February 4, 2025 12:03 PM

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Kimberley Lovato

Packing the No Reception Club Duffel bag with interior built-in dividers

Packing Tips + Gear

Trust Me, You Need This Family-Friendly Duffel Bag—Even if You Don’t Have Kids

The innovations that make this bag great for traveling with littles are just as beneficial to those traveling without younger companions.

June 12, 2024 06:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

White sand on a beach, with some wooden fencing and grass in the background

U.S. Beaches

Skip the Summer Crowds at These Underrated U.S. Beaches

Pack your sunscreen, sunglasses, and something to read, and get ready to discover your next favorite beach.

April 21, 2025 02:41 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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